Business Meeting “Money Matters: Finance & Investments in Europe”

📅 21.02.2026 | 14:00–17:30 | Rotterdam city center
🌍 Event language: English
Snacks and drinks included

We invite you to a business conference focused on personal finance and investing in Europe, where you will gain not only up-to-date knowledge but also opportunities for live interaction and expanding your professional network.

This event is designed for those who want to:
• develop a structured understanding of personal finance in the European context,
• learn about effective investment strategies,
• connect with like-minded people from different countries.

🎯 What to expect:
• Insights into current financial trends in Europe — markets, currencies, interest rates, and opportunities for private investors.
• Practical advice on building an investment portfolio from the perspective of an individual investor: from ETFs and stocks to alternative assets.
• Discussions on risks and the psychological aspects of investing to help you make well-balanced decisions.
• Live networking — engaging with participants and experts from different countries, exchanging experiences, and the opportunity to find potential partners or friends in the financial field.

Who Will Speak at the MONEY MATTERS Financial Conference?
Speakers:
Yurii Melnyk
15+ years in the financial sector.
Computer Science (2007) | Executive MBA (2023).
“Investing is not about predicting the market. It’s about managing behavior.”
Topic: Fundamentals of Long-Term Investing
∙ Why investors lose money even when they have access to information
∙ Time as the key factor of success
∙ Diversification and its real limits
∙ When over-optimization becomes a problem
∙ Behavioral mistakes as the main risk
Luca Simmers
Founder of ZZP Finance.
Experience: BNP Paribas | Van Lanschot Kempen | Voldaan Factoring.
Specializes in financial consulting for entrepreneurs and the self-employed.
“Finance is not about fear. It’s about control, growth, and freedom 📈”
Topic: From Savings to Strategy — Maximizing Your Retirement Potential
∙ Benefits of early retirement saving
∙ 5 ways to build a pension
∙ Retirement savings vs. investments
∙ How to calculate future income
∙ Stability in an unstable market
Nadiia Hloshko
Financial Advisor
Education: Nederlandse Business School | Finero Academy | Academy of Printing, Faculty of Economics.
Invests in stocks and real estate. Owner of two villas in Bali, with a third under construction.
Helps entrepreneurs build a stable financial system.
“In 7 years, I plan to live on passive income, and I help others achieve financial independence.”
Topic: Investing in Real Estate Without Borders
∙ How to turn real estate in different countries into a stable asset
∙ Fundamentals of international investing
∙ How to make a property as autonomous as possible
∙ Real case studies from different countries​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​